Cook (Full-Time, 10:30am - 7:00pm) - Marlow Manor

NANA Regional Corporation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare food services is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods in a hospital kitchen, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The position requires a commitment to customer satisfaction and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service and a passion for culinary arts. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and respect while making a positive impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; culinary degree preferred.
• 1 year of line cook experience and 2 years of food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a variety of foods in a hospital kitchen.
• Ensure quality control and sanitation in food production.

Skills

Line Cook Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service Skills

Multi-tasking Ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Degree or Technical School

Tools

Food Production Equipment

Sanitation Equipment

Job description

Job Description

This Cook position is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets and other associated food service activities in a hospital kitchen. This position is 10:30am-7pm with some 6:00am-2:30pm shifts, and may require working on weekends and holidays. Facility located in East Anchorage.

Responsibilities

• Performs all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assigned shift.
• Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets and verifies supply needs and availability.
• Is responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas.
• Assists in the supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Arranges for kitchen helpers/assistants to complete smaller item preparation.
• Verifies and oversees food serving areas, ensuring proper stocking and sanitation.
• Executes the proper rotation procedures for food deliveries.
• Maintains food production equipment and storage areas following proper sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
• May assist other food service personnel at any given time.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success may also be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have or obtain a Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• At least one (1) year of line cook experience.
• At least two (2) years of general food service experience.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months baking experience.
• Six (6) months of scratch cooking experience.
• Two (2) year culinary degree or technical school.
• Candidates must have the ability to instruct and train others as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks occurring at the same time.
• Certain position(s) require a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors, environmentally controlled.
Noise level: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Description of environment: This is an industrial kitchen located in a healthcare setting.
Physical requirements: The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift. The employee is infrequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

Competencies

Dedication to understanding and exceeding customer expectations/needs. High volume of customer interaction.

NMS Core Values

Safety guides our behavior.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
Commitments made will be fulfilled.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
The environment will be protected and sustained.